24 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
1
The report notes Crete and Turkey pursuing autonomy proposals while Greek deputies back confidence measures. In other news, reform efforts loom as the senate and house act on naval funding and federal plans, with regional floods and fires affecting Ohio Valley towns and Texas locales. Local crime and court actions emerge alongside infrastructure and immigration topics, plus market updates and social notes from Weimar.
Congress wrestles with civil service reform as the Senate advances opening lands in Utah and the House completes the appropriation bills. Bailey denounces the service as humbug while partisan clashes over patronage erupt during debate on territorial appointments and reform measures.
John W Fla attorney for the National Business League presents a statement urging cautious tariff revisions. The letter calls for broad, nonpartisan study, proffers future data, and supports a department to manage commerce while warning against special interests.
To the Editor of The Post Coennyvare Kan February 20. A note reports mailing a short item to large Texas dailies seeking a good site for a drug business. Many replies came in and The Post's readers outnumbered others more than five to one. Grubbs & Co. thanks the paper for its courtesy.
In Memphis and New York, legislative committees examine sugar gas and tobacco ties among grocers refiners and distributors. Witnesses accuse industry groups of coordinating price rules while others deny involvement in pricing schemes.
Washington reports Yitzhugh Lee consul general at Havana has resigned but is asked to remain temporarily. Cabinet meetings with Secretary Olney discuss orderly transition and avoid unrest as events unfold in Havana and Washington.
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